2024 Boards and Commissions

Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

General Information

Formal Name:Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Contact Person:Nicole Barrett
Purpose:See authorizing statute.
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Authorization

Authorization Citation:Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-108 and 38-167(1d)
Parent Agency:Department of Health and Human Services

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:5
Who Appoints:State Board of Health
Legislative Approval:No
Qualifications Of Members:Two audiologist members, two speech-language pathologist members, and one public member
Per Diem:Yes
Expense Reimbursement:Yes
Term Length:Terms of 5 years; up to 2 consecutive full 5-year terms
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 21-22:1
Held FY 21-22:3
Required FY 22-23:1
Held FY 22-23:4
Required FY 23-24:1
Held FY 23-24:2

Operations

Support Staff:5.5
Shared or Separate:Shared
FY 21-22 Budget:0
FY 22-23 Budget:0
FY 23-24 Budget:0
Other Funding Sources:None
Spending Authority:Licensure fees are deposited into the designated cash fund. Additional info sent to the Committee.

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2020:These accomplishments are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services and reflects its sole views. The Board of AudiologySpeech-Language Pathology provided recommendations on licensure of 987 persons. The Board also provided recommendations on disciplinary actions for initial licensure, reinstatement of licensure, and investigational reports.